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扮豬吃老虎

简扮猪吃老虎 · 繁扮豬吃老虎

Mandarin · pinyin bàn zhū chī lǎo hǔ

to play the wolf in sheep's clothing; to disguise oneself as sth harmless in order to lull one's target into letting their guard down

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4–1–1–3–3 · ban4 zhu1 chi1 lao3 hu3

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